According to a report by the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive end Allen Bailey to a one-year contract extension.
Bailey, 31, joined the Falcons prior to the 2019 season after spending his career with the Kansas City Chiefs. During his first season in Atlanta, Bailey played in 15 games with five starts; he recorded 26 tackles with four tackles for a loss and one sack. In his his nine-year career, Bailey has recorded 233 tackles, 38 tackles for a loss, 20.5 sacks, seven fumble recoveries, six pass defenses and four forced fumbles.
Bailey will provide important depth for the Falcons at the defensive end position and has the versatility to shift inside on early downs. The Falcons also recently bolstered their pass rush with the addition of edge rusher Dante Fowler. Per Pelissero, by extending Bailey Atlanta frees up some additional cap space to possibly make additional moves in free agency.
Before heading into the 2020 NFL year, we are going to look back at the best images from players on the active roster. Take a look at the best of defensive end Allen Bailey.
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey #93 is introduced before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Thursday November 28, 2019. (Photo by Fred Daniels/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey #93 makes a tackle against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Sunday October 6, 2019. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey #93 is introduced before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday October 27, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey #93 in action during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey #93 looks on in Bose headphones before the game at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida, on Thursday August 29, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey #93 in action during the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday November 24, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey #93 sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen #7 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, on Sunday November 17, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey #93 in the tunnel at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Scott Kelby/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey #93 in action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, on Sunday November 17, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey #93 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday September 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
